Getting Members of the General Public Who Are Interested in an Issue

question 35

Multiple Choice

Getting members of the general public who are interested in an issue to contact elected officials to persuade them on an issue is called

• A) grassroots lobbying.
• B) AstroTurf lobbying.
• C) electioneering.
• D) fundraising.

Understand the concept of implicit marginal taxes and their effect on welfare benefits and work incentives.

Analyze the factors contributing to income inequality, including education, family size, and labor force participation.

Interpret Lorenz curves and understand their significance in measuring income distribution and economic equality.

Comprehend how price levels affect the poverty threshold and what factors can lead to adjustments in this threshold.